Library Assistant (Administrative Support Assistant I)

Fermilab works as the world's leading particle physics lab because of people power--the people who work at Fermilab, the people who make it a community as well as a research institution.
Always a strong proponent of "physics without borders," Fermilab is host to almost 3,000 scientists and students who take part in the lab's experiments--some 1,800 from 106 institutions in 37 states in the U.S., and over 1,100 from 153 institutions in 31 foreign countries. Men and women of all backgrounds and nationalities work side by side in the quest to learn the universe's deepest secrets.
Due to needs at the lab, the following career opportunity is now available - LIBRARY ASSISTANT in the BUSINESS SERVICES SECTION/LIBRARY.

Responsibilities
Position will work closely under the direct supervision of the Librarian.

Library book circulation
Maintain library book circulation records by using the library computer system to check books in from the book-drop and out from our customer book-card box.
Re-shelve books, regularly shifting and moving large numbers of books.
Keep shelved books neat and organized while complying with standard library conservation practices.

Library journals
Maintain records of when issues are received, display new journals, and claim issues not received using online claiming tools.
Keep shelved journals neat and organized while complying with standard library conservation practices. Organize journals to be sent out for binding, receive shipments returned from the bindery, and maintain binding records.
Use document scanners and photocopiers to copy documents as well as pages of bound material.

Library upkeep
Keep library tables and counters clean and tidy, carrying out the library sanitation procedures.
Re-shelve books and journals left out on tables.
Manage the library newspaper subscriptions by displaying newspapers each morning and contacting
vendors when newspapers are not received.
Maintain the library photocopying machines and public-access computers by making sure they are
clean and usable.
Sort daily department mail.

Other duties as assigned.

The following are essential to these responsibilities:
Shelve books.
Photocopy and scan from both loose and bound paper.
Use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and special library computer software.
Ability to concentrate for long periods of time on detail oriented tasks, frequently involving use of a computer.
Regularly move large numbers of books weighing up to 5 pounds each.
Complete morning tasks to prepare the library for customer use by 9:30 a.m. each workday.
Clean tables, counters and equipment using several common cleaning agents daily.
Communicate clearly by telephone and electronic mail.
Accurate and timely record-keeping, using both paper and electronic formats.
Sort and distribute department mail.

Requirements
High School diploma (or equivalent).
Availability to work Monday through Friday, either from 08:00 a.m. to 04:30 p.m. or from 08:30 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with people at all levels and in an international environment.
Previous computer experience, preferably using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nestled on 6,800 acres in the beautiful Fox Valley, Fermilab's campus setting offers an informal and stimulating environment with a long history and promising future committed to education, the environment and, of course, world-leading research in particle physics. Join the excitement that comes from discovering the mysteries of the universe!
Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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